Is Vietnamese Body Wave Hair Raw or Steam-Set?

Vietnamese body wave hair gets its open “S” pattern one of two ways: the donor’s own natural growth, or a steam-set process applied after collection. About 3 in 10 buyers who ask Govihair about this texture open with exactly that question — natural wave, or steam-set?

That one difference decides how long the wave holds up after months of washing. It’s why walking buyers through it is usually the first conversation Govihair has with them. Body wave alone makes up around 30% of Govihair’s wholesale orders across all textures, so getting this right isn’t a minor detail.

This guide covers what Vietnamese body wave hair really is, how it compares to nearby wave textures, who it’s built for, how it’s graded and sourced, and how to care for and order it wholesale.

What Is Vietnamese Body Wave Hair?

Vietnamese body wave hair has a loose, open wave that runs the full length of the strand. It sits between two other common textures — straighter than a deep wave, fuller-looking than a plain straight bundle.

That wave gets onto the hair in one of two ways. Either it’s the donor’s own natural pattern, never touched by heat or chemicals — which is what raw hair means at Govihair — or it’s steamed onto rods afterward, common with virgin hair that started out straight.

Raw and virgin hair are both chemically untreated, so neither has been colored or relaxed. The difference is the wave itself: one grew that way, the other was set that way. Buyers researching raw body wave bundles who understand this upfront tend to ask better questions before they order.

Loose Wave vs Body Wave, Deep Wave & Natural Wave: What’s the Difference?

Buyers comparing wave textures for Vietnamese body wave hair usually land on one of four names, and the labels get mixed up constantly because the difference between them is just how tight the wave is, not a completely different type of hair. Here’s how they compare:

The practical takeaway: Vietnamese body wave hair and natural wave often get confused, because a genuinely raw body wave bundle is a natural wave. “Body wave” describes the shape, not whether it’s raw or virgin.

Deep wave and loose wave work differently. Both are almost always steam-set, whether the base hair is raw or virgin, because that tighter or looser curl rarely occurs naturally at scale across donors.

In practice, buyers mix up body wave and deep wave more often than body wave and loose wave. The two sit closer together on the curl scale — even though loose wave looks like the closer match on paper.

Buyers who want an even looser, more uneven movement than natural wave should also look at raw Vietnamese wavy hair — a related but different texture, with its own donor-tier breakdown.

Body Wave vs Deep Wave: Which Sells Better?

Body wave and deep wave sit far apart on the curl scale, and buyers often ask which one to stock first.

The difference starts with the wave itself. Body wave holds a loose, open “S” pattern that reads close to a person’s natural hair. Deep wave locks in a tighter, more defined curl that holds its shape through more wear.

That difference carries into maintenance. Body wave needs less daily care — a light oil or conditioning spray keeps it soft, and it can go 10–14 days between washes. Deep wave holds its curl longer under heat and humidity, but needs more product and more careful drying to avoid frizz.

The two textures also draw different buyers. Salons selling an everyday, low-effort look — walk-in clients who want something they can wear straight or wavy — tend to reach for body wave. Buyers building curl-forward installs, or clients who want more volume without switching textures entirely, lean toward deep wave.

Between the two, body wave outsells deep wave overall for Govihair, and the gap is widest in Africa and the Americas — two of the strongest markets for this texture.

Who Is Vietnamese Body Wave Hair Best For?

Vietnamese body wave hair has a real advantage for salons: it reads as more textured than a straight install, without the daily maintenance that deep wave or curly textures demand. That makes it a strong fit for three buyer types:

• Salons and stylists who want one texture that clients can wear straight or wavy between visits, cutting down on repeat styling requests. Most of this demand comes in as machine weft body wave bundles, since that’s the format salons restock most often.
• Hair vendors and resellers stocking a texture with broad appeal across markets, rather than a narrow curl pattern that only sells to one type of client — many body wave hair vendors compete on price alone rather than on verification.
• Wig makers and brand founders building out a catalog who need a texture that photographs well in both curly and straightened states for marketing.

In practice, hair vendors and resellers place more body wave orders than salons do. Salons buy to install for individual clients; vendors stock to resell, so orders tend to be bigger and more frequent.

Body wave is also one of Govihair’s highest-demand wholesale textures, especially from the US (California, Texas, Georgia), plus Europe, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa. These are markets where clients want a texture they can wear straight or wavy without daily care.

Grades, Donor Tiers, and Lengths to Check Before You Buy

Govihair sorts every raw lot of Vietnamese body wave hair by two separate systems: which donor it came from, and how consistent the length is once it’s sorted into a bundle.

Among wholesale buyers, Super Double is the most frequently ordered grade for body wave — enough length consistency for most installs, without paying the single-donor premium.

Vietnamese body wave hair bundles come in lengths from 6″–30″. Wave and curl patterns naturally limit the usable length of a bundle, which is why straight bundles in Govihair’s catalog go up to 40 inches instead. The strongest in-stock lengths are 16″–24″; 26″ and above are usually made to order.

Wholesale Price List — Raw Weft Body Wave, Natural Black (#1B)

Prices below are for wholesale Vietnamese body wave hair, orders from 1 kg, quoted per kilogram in USD. They cover natural black (#1B) in Super Double grade.

Notes

• Hair is made from 100% raw donor hair — 100% Vietnamese human hair, not synthetic, no tangling, no shedding.
• Dark color: add USD 60/kg. Blonde color: add USD 120/kg.
• Total order under 500g (including mixed textures or colors): add USD 7/100g.
• Total order from 500g to 1 kg (including mixed textures or colors): add USD 5/100g.

Recommendation for salon owners and wholesale buyers: choose Super Double or Luxury. The thicker ends hold bleach, color, and curl far better, and the hair stays wearable much longer. That means clients come back sooner, and your margin is protected on every reorder.

Color outside natural black is made to order rather than pulled from a fixed stock list.

How Is Vietnamese Body Wave Hair Sourced and Made?

Raw Vietnamese body wave hair starts with a single donor whose hair already grows with that movement. It’s collected, sorted, and bundled without steaming, bleaching, or any chemical process, so the wave in the finished bundle is the same one the donor was born with.

Production takes place at Govihair’s factory in Da Nang, Vietnam. Every batch can be traced back to where it was collected, so Govihair can show a buyer exactly where their own order came from — not just a general claim about sourcing.

The honest way to check if a bundle is genuinely raw: look closely at the wave pattern. A pattern that’s perfectly identical strand to strand is usually a sign it was steam-set. Real donor movement varies slightly from strand to strand, the same way real human hair is never perfectly even.

How Do You Choose and Care for Vietnamese Body Wave Hair?

One thing to know: the single-donor tier that holds its pattern longest is also the most expensive of the three.

A few habits make the wave last noticeably longer between washes. Use a sulfate-free shampoo and scrunch the hair rather than rubbing it. Air-dry it, or use a diffuser instead of brushing while it’s wet. Store it loosely braided or in a bonnet overnight rather than leaving it down.

The most common complaint after delivery: hair that tangles easily and loosens its wave pattern faster than expected. That’s not a flaw — it’s just how the texture behaves. It’s exactly why the wash and storage habits above matter more for body wave than for a tighter pattern like deep wave. Buyers who know this beforehand tend to be happier with the result than those who find out after a few washes.

Govihair’s team helps buyers match bundle count and grade to their expected number of clients before an order is placed, rather than leaving new wholesale accounts to guess at quantities on their own.

How Do You Order Vietnamese Body Wave Hair Wholesale?

Buyers researching wholesale body wave hair Vietnam suppliers usually start with the same question: how small can a first order be?

500 grams is Govihair’s standard minimum order — roughly five bundles — enough for a buyer to wash and stretch-test the hair before placing a bigger order. The price list above is quoted from 1 kg, so orders under that carry the extra fee shown in the notes. Beyond the minimum, most wholesale body wave orders average around 1 kg. There’s no rule that the next order has to be bigger, so a first-time buyer can grow their order size gradually as they see how their clients respond.

In-stock Vietnamese body wave hair typically ships within 5–7 days once confirmed, moving by DHL, FedEx, or UPS with tracking. Custom lengths or colors need 7–9 days of production before shipping even starts, since those aren’t kept in stock. Europe usually takes 5–7 days to arrive from that point; Africa takes 7–9 days through shipping agents.

Why Choose Govihair’s Vietnamese Body Wave Hair?

Before the final balance is paid, Govihair sends a video call showing the actual bundles on a scale — texture and movement visible in real time. This is the same proof many buyers ask for when they want to make sure a supplier’s hair is real. It’s a two-minute step that stops the most common problem in this category: the hair getting swapped after the deposit is paid.

A few other things buyers check when comparing suppliers for this texture:

• Matching closures and frontals — 4×4 and 5×5 closures, 13×4 and 13×6 frontals — cut from the same donor lot as the bundles in your order, so wave pattern, density, and color match across a full install rather than being guessed at separately.
• Payment flexibility for every market — Govihair accepts bank transfer (T/T) in USD and EUR, Western Union, MoneyGram, Ria, Remitly, Wise, Revolut, Lemfi, SendWave, credit card via secure payment link, and USDT (TRC20). Local agent payment is available in Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Ivory Coast and selected African markets. Available methods vary by market. Your sales representative will confirm which options apply to your order and send the payment details directly. Production begins after a deposit from 30%.
• Clear paperwork for every order — a signed sales contract and invoice by email, listing texture, length, grade, and quantity, instead of just a spoken price with nothing written down.
• A track record with repeat buyers — roughly 20% of body wave buyers place a repeat order, a useful number to know if you’re planning ahead for a new texture in your own catalog.

Final Thoughts

The real story behind Vietnamese body wave hair comes down to one question: did the wave grow that way, or was it set with steam afterward? Both are real products, but only one keeps its pattern later on without a flat iron or a steamer.

Ask that question early, and ask to see the bundles verified on video before paying the balance. That puts a buyer in a much stronger position than one who just trusts a listing’s word. It’s a two-minute conversation that can save months of unhappy clients later.

Ready to see it for yourself? Request a wholesale quote for Vietnamese Body Wave Hair from Govihair — available as bundles, closures, frontals, or full body wave wigs. Get your bundles verified on video before you pay the balance.

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FAQ

Q: Is Vietnamese body wave hair raw or virgin?

A: Both exist, and the label alone won’t tell you which one you have. Genuine raw Vietnamese body wave hair comes from a single donor whose hair naturally grew that way; virgin body wave is chemically untreated too, but the wave was set with steam — ask directly before you order.

Q: Is body wave the same as natural wave?

A: Only when the body wave is genuinely raw. “Body wave” describes the shape; “natural wave” describes how it got there. A raw bundle is a natural wave — a steamed virgin bundle is not.

Q: How long does raw body wave hair last with proper care?

A: It depends on the donor tier. Single-donor Vietnamese body wave hair typically lasts 3–5 years; the 2–3 donor wholesale tier lasts 2–3 years with normal washing and styling.

Q: Can Vietnamese body wave hair be bleached or dyed?

A: Yes. Raw hair was never chemically processed, so the strand isn’t weakened and it can be bleached with the right technique. Once colored, it’s called color-treated rather than raw.

Q: What length does Vietnamese body wave hair come in?

A: 6–30 inches. Wave patterns naturally cap usable length shorter than a straight texture — Govihair’s straight bundles run up to 40 inches by comparison. In-stock depth is strongest between 16″ and 24″; 26″ and above is typically made to order.

Q: What’s the minimum order quantity for wholesale body wave hair?

A: 500 grams, or roughly five bundles — enough for a first-time buyer to test the hair before placing a larger order. The published price list is quoted from 1 kg, so smaller orders carry a per-100g extra fee.

Q: How is an order verified before the final balance is paid?

A: Govihair sends a video call showing the actual bundles weighed on a scale, texture and movement visible, before the remaining balance is due.

Q: How long does shipping take to the US, Europe, or Africa?

A: In-stock naturals typically ship within 5–7 days once confirmed. From there, Europe usually takes 5–7 days to arrive and Africa 7–9 days through shipping agents. Custom lengths or colors need 7–9 days of production first, wherever they’re going.

Q: What payment methods does Govihair accept?

A: Govihair accepts bank transfer (T/T) in USD and EUR, Western Union, MoneyGram, Ria, Remitly, Wise, Revolut, Lemfi, SendWave, credit card via secure payment link, and USDT (TRC20). Local agent payment is available in Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Ivory Coast and selected African markets. Available methods vary by market. Your sales representative will confirm which options apply to your order and send the payment details directly. Production begins after a deposit from 30%.

Q: Can I order matching closures or frontals with my body wave bundles?

A: Yes. 4×4 and 5×5 closures, and 13×4 and 13×6 frontals, can be cut from the same donor lot, so wave pattern and color match across a full install.